, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its lineup of Model Year 2017 bikes. The 2017 family carries forth all 2016 models including the recently released Scout® Sixty, Indian Springfield™, and Chieftain Dark Horse® models, while featuring an array of new features, new color choices, awe-inspiring infotainment, and much more.

Indian® Scout® Is Lighter – Riding a landslide of awards, accolades and phenomenal sales success, the ever-classic Indian Scout is back for 2017. This middle-weight cruiser’s weight has been reduced to 538 pounds (dry) and extends its legacy of dominance with perfect balance, precise handling and category-leading power and quickness. With a low 25.3-inch seat height and available extended and reduced reach accessories, the Indian Scout is the perfect bike for riders of many sizes and skill levels. Featuring a liquid-cooled 69 cubic inch V-twin engine, an exhilarating 100 HP of raw power, and starting at $11,299, the 2017 Indian Scout is the thoroughly modern rebirth of an American classic. Available in Ivory Cream, Thunder Black, Silver Smoke and Thunder Black Smoke. Indian Scout featuring ABS is offered in Burgundy Metallic a pair of two-tone finishes starting at $12,299.

Scout® Sixty – For 2017, the Scout Sixty returns in all its glory, encouraging riders to “Start Your Legend.” With the legendary handling and performance of the Scout, the Scout Sixty is offered at a very attainable $8,999 starting price. Powered by a potent 60 cubic inch engine mated to a silky smooth 5-speed transmission, this mid-size cruiser is, money wise, arguably the best buy in motorcycling today. Available in Thunder Black and Pearl White. Scout Sixty with ABS is offered in Indian Motorcycle Red starting at $9,999.

2017 Cruiser Lineup

Chief® Classic – Powered by the proven and award-winning Thunder Stroke® 111 engine, the aptly named Chief Classic has set a new benchmark as the classic American cruiser. Its iconic lines, world-class finishes, heritage inspired design, balance, and unrivaled engineering make it the ultimate choice for pure cruiser enthusiasts. The 2017 Chief Classic is available starting at $18,499 and is available in Pearl White and Burgundy Metallic over Thunder Black two-tone.

Chief Dark Horse®– Embrace the darkness with the 2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse, the baddest, boldest bike on the road. With the endless power of the award-winning Thunder Stroke 111 engine, end-to-end matte black finish and just a touch of chrome, every other bike on the road seems tame. Featuring ABS, remote key fob for keyless ignition, electronic cruise control, a dry weight of 751 pounds and starting at just $17,499, the Indian Chief Dark Horse® has it all – including a seriously bad attitude.

Chieftain® & Chieftain Dark Horse® – Indian Motorcycle proudly offers riders an opportunity to “Lead the Pack” with two of America’s most commanding, versatile and awe-inspiring bikes. Both feature the Thunder Stroke® 111 engine, TPMS, ABS, fairing with integrated driving lights and power windshield, cruise control, remote locking hard bags, keyless ignition, and much more. The Chieftain Dark Horse, starting at $21,999, is the newest addition to Indian’s bagger family. Sporting a premium 100W audio system and an ominous nose-to-tail matte black finish with minimal chrome for a menacing presence that refuses to be ignored. The Indian Chieftain starts at $23,999 and comes standard with the all-new Ride Command™ system, blasting out 100W of premium audio and all the infotainment features a rider leading the pack could ever want. The Chieftain is available in Thunder Black Pearl, White Smoke, Silver Smoke, and a pair of two-tone palettes.

Indian Springfield™ – Named after the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle, the Indian Springfield offers classic styling blended with thoroughly modern technology for a purist’s take on both touring comfort and urban versatility. The Springfield can be quickly converted into a cruiser with the quick-release windshield and saddlebags removed, or transformed into a high-capacity touring model with Genuine Indian Motorcycle accessories. Remote locking hard bags and adjustable passenger floorboards come standard along with genuine leather seating, ABS, TPMS, cruise control, and a powerful headlight and dual driving lights. Indian Springfield is offered in Thunder Black or Indian Motorcycle Red. New for 2017 are stunning Steel Gray/Burgundy Metallic and Blue Sapphire/Star Silver two-tone finishes. Starting at $20,999.

Experience the 2017 Lineup at the 76th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis attendees are cordially invited to view the entire new 2017 lineup at the Indian Motorcycle Factory display on Lazelle St. throughout the rally, or to experience them firsthand with a Factory Demo Ride at 2100 Whitewood Service Road (I-90 at Exit 30) from August 6 – August 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. The entire family of 2017 models will be available for demo rides, including a selection of accessorized models.

Although I’m not a big fan of some of the new color schemes I am impressed by the new Indian infotainment system! Making the screen bigger and at the top of the dashboard is a smart design since you won’t have to take your eye or focus off the road as much to glance at it. And making it a touch screen with two finger manipulation makes it more intuitive to use. I could see some current Polaris/Indian owners trading up to a 2017 just for this feature alone. My only suggestion at this point though is that it have a night time dimmer or color mode like many smartphones do.

Don’t like the nacelle on the Dark Horse and Chief Classic front lamp – too big and ugly. Looks clumsy. The rest aren’t too bad and the pricing on the Scout Sixty is going to tempt a lot of potential H-D Street customers, especially with it’s higher hp & torque.

I have a 2016 Roadmaster that was converted to a trike-extremely happy with it but am not real satisfied with the issue that I can not hook my Garmin GPS up to it and make the sound come through the speakers so I can hear the directions-will this be fixed or some kind of interface-I can Bluetooth my IPHONE to it and it works fine-just doesn’t make allot of sense why I can Bluetooth one but not the other
Thanks

Awesome. Glad to see Indian is not only competing, but is doing so on a high level. This will only make Harley better, as they will have to up their game. We are blessed to live in a country with two such amazing motorcycle manufacturers.

On an unrelated side note, check out what is happening with electric bicycles. Start here: . I know – nothing to do with motorcycles. But read on.

Finally .. what should have been in place back on the ’14s. People have bought HDs and Goldwings the last several years because the Indians lacked this functionality. They’ve leveled the playing field ( or raised the bar per marketing ) at the top end now…

I’m a fan of some of the new paint schemes… more options is always a good thing.

A $29k+ bike ought to have a MUCH wider paint selection. Can’t stand the two tone and not a fan of black. Oh, that leaves ONE color. Sorry, if I’m paying that much for a bike I’m not “settling” for something I don’t like looking at.

Seems like about a $2 grand increase on the Roadmaster, but it does not matter !!!
The ONLY thing that the Roadmaster was missing vs an Ultra Glide has been addressed
Those who wrote that the Rushmore GPS / “Boom info system was better had best take another look.
Indian / Polaris has seemed to level the playing field once again !!
And I will still be looking to buy one this winter !!!
Now if they would only do something to upgrade the Victory Cross bikes up to close the same level
a lot more people would be happy & that market share they keep nibbling at might get a little bigger !
The next shot is H-D putting the 110 in the regular lin & the 120 in the CVO’s !!
Interesting to see the next response fro Polaris for both brands

I want to love the Scout — and they’re great rides; I’ve demo-ridden one — but the radiator is too damn obtrusive, not to mention the way the frame juts out to accommodate it. Nothing against liquid cooling, but the radiator should be more hidden, a la the new Bonneville from Triumph. I wouldn’t mind seeing cooling fins on the Scout engine as well (yes, I know it doesn’t need them) so it has more resemblance to the big Indians’ 111 Thunderstroke

I bought my first new Harley in 1980. I think I have bought my last new one in 2012. Harleys are like a fine tuned farm implement in comparison to these new Indian big twins. I think it is time to move on.